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Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white
pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of
eternal love! A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife,
Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned
for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless beauty
is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural
exuberance.
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Duration |
17 Days |
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Destination |
New Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Osian - Jaislamer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Deogarh - Samode-
Jaipur - Agra - New Delhi |
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Travel Theme |
Luxury
Rajasthan Holidays |
Day 01. Arrival
Delhi.
Midnight arrival in Delhi, the cosmopolitan
city and capital of India. Our representative will receive and transfer
you to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02. Delhi
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon
you head on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. You visit the Mughal era
monuments Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb. You also visit Raj
Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. A rickshaw ride through the old
city is an exciting activity that you enjoy on your sightseeing tour of
Old Delhi. Before proceeding to the hotel, we take you on a drive
through New Delhi where you see the India Gate, Parliament House and
President's House. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03. Delhi - Shekhawati
In the morning you visit one of the oldest
monuments in Delhi-the Qutab Minar. The monument is 71 meter high and
has five stories. Later we proceed to Shekhawati region, which is about
270 kilometers from Delhi. Upon arrival in Shekhawati, check in at the
hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04. Shekhawati - Bikaner
In the morning, proceed to visit the
beautiful havelis, which are the main features of Shekhawati region.
Shekhawati region lies in the north east of Rajasthan and is home to
Marwari community. After the sightseeing tour of the exquisitely
designed havelis drive to Bikaner. Bikaner is about 190 kilometers away.
Upon arrival check in at the hotel, relax and later proceed to visit the
Junagarh Fort built in red sandstone and marble. You visit the various
mansions and palaces inside the fort. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05. Bikaner - Osian - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive through the vast
stretch of desert on your way to Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is about 330
kilometers from Bikaner. En-route you stop at Osian, which is a centre
of Hindu and Jain religions. You get to see various temples in Osian.
The oldest temple here was constructed in 1178 AD. Upon arrival check in
at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06. Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is famous for its beautifully
carved havelis. The day is marked to visit various important places in
Jaisalmer, which include the Jaisalmer Fort, and the havelis. In the
afternoon drive to some 40 km away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes where
enjoy the sunset before driving back to Jaisalmer.
Day 07. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur in the early morning.
Jodhpur is about 290 kilometers from Jaisalmer. Jodhpur is the second
largest city in Rajasthan and is also known as the blue city as most of
the houses of the old city are painted blue. The old city is surrounded
by a 10 km long wall, which has 101 bastions and seven gates. On your
tour of Jodhpur you visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built on a
steep hill. The fort is among the best in India with exquisitely
latticed windows in residential apartments. Later proceed to visit the
Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. You also stroll
down the markets of Jodhpur. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08. Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive Udaipur, which is
about 260 kilometers away. En-route stop at Ranakpur, to visit the
beautifully carved marble Jain Temples. After a short break at Ranakpur,
proceed to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in the
hotel.
Day 09. Udaipur
Start your sightseeing tour with a visit to
Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which
has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments,
folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the
City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations
of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of
the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature
wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on
the lake Pichola. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10. Udaipur - Deogarh
Drive to Deogarh in the morning. Upon
arrival check in at the hotel, which was once a palace, now converted
into a hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. You may explore Deogarh or
take a stroll down the bazaars of Deogarh. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11. Deogarh - Samode
In the morning drive to Samode, which is
famous for its palace where stay overnight. Enjoy the stay in the Samode
Palace and visit the Darbar Hall and other parts of the palace of
Maharaja. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 12. Samode - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, which is about 40
kilometers from Samode. Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
II. Jaipur is famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious
stones. Upon arrival check in at the hotel, relax and later proceed to
visit the City Palace in the afternoon, which is still the formal
residence of the royal family. Also visit the museum in the City Palace
that has the private collection of Jaipur Maharajas. We also visit
Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, which is the largest of Jai Singh's
five remarkable observatories. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 13. Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the
Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route, visit the
Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before
Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the
fort. In the afternoon take a walk through the colorful Bazaar of Jaipur
and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is a
specialty of Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of
Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white
marble. Enjoy your dinner with cultural program. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 14. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
In the morning drive to Agra en-route stop
at Fatehpur Sikri to visit the abandoned capital city of Akbar in the
16th century. Continue to Agra. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 15. Agra
Start your sightseeing tour of Agra by
visiting the Agra Fort, which was built by three Mughal emperors. Akbar
started the construction but died before the fort was complete. His son
Jehangir continued the construction of the fort, later son of Jehangir-Shah
Jahan-added new structures to the massive fort. After visiting Agra
fort, we head to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj
Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between
1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After
the visit of Taj Mahal, we proceed to have a look at the famous fine
marble inlay work, which is still done in Agra. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 16. Agra - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrival in
Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the
hotel.
Day 17. Delhi
Transfer to airport to catch a flight back
home. Tour ends. .
Package includes:
· 16
Nights accommodation Luxury Hotels on twin sharing basis with
Breakfast
·
Luxury Car
/ Transportation as per the
itinerary
· High
Professional
English or Language preferred guide during the
tour.
· Elephant
ride in Jaipur.
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Boat ride in
Udaipur
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Camel ride in Jaisalmer
. Mineral Water on the way
Package does not include:
· Any
airfare or airport tax.
·
Any Monument entry fee & camera fee
(wherever Applicable)
· All
presently applicable taxes.
·
Any expense of personal nature such
as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls,
tips etc.
·
Any other expense not mentioned in the "Package
includes".
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Hotels Offered for
Above Programme |
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New Delhi |
Hotel Imperial / Taj Mahal / Maurya Sheraton |
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Shekhwati |
Hotel Mandawa Castle |
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Bikaner |
Hotel Imperial / Taj Mahal / Maurya Sheraton |
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Osian |
Osian Resorts. Luxury Swiss Tent |
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Jaisalmer |
Hotel Fort Rajwada |
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Jodhpur |
Hotel Taj Hari Mahal |
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Udaipur |
Taj Lake Palace, Udaivilas Palace, |
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Deogarh
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Hotel Deogarh Palace |
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Samode |
Hotel Samode Bagh |
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Jaipur |
Hotel Rambagh Palace, Jai Vilas Palace |
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Agra |
Hotel Amar Vilas Palace, Hotel Mughal Sheraton |
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Car Offered for Above
Tour |
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Toyota Camry,
Toyota Corolla, Ford
Endeavour |
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You
must have a passport with you all the time. It's the most basic
travel document. Also ensure that your passport will be valid for
the entire period you intend to remain overseas, if your passport is
lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or
consulate in Delhi and also to nearest police station 
We
highly recommend you use our airport meet and greet service in India
on arriving at the airport, especially if it is your first
trip to India. 
India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if
you enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,